Megs t/a the Hotspur Café food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Herefordshire
Megs t/a the Hotspur Café holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Megs t/a the Hotspur Café was inspected on 12 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Shobdon Airfield, Shobdon, HR6 9NR
How it compares in Herefordshire
That puts Megs t/a the Hotspur Café among the 1,217 places in Herefordshire holding top marks, 78% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,217 | 78% | ← Megs t/a the Hotspur Café | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 214 | 14% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 104 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 19 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 195 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Megs t/a the Hotspur Café none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Megs t/a the Hotspur Café, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shobdon Convenience Store Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2025 |
| The Bateman Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
| Shobdon Primary School - Wigmore High School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 November 2025 |
| Shobdon Arches Playgroup Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | Exempt | |
| Shobdon Arches Pre-School Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | Exempt | |
| Kingspan Insulation Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
Questions about Megs t/a the Hotspur Café
What is Megs t/a the Hotspur Café's food hygiene rating?
Megs t/a the Hotspur Café has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Herefordshire Council on 12 June 2026.
Is Megs t/a the Hotspur Café safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Megs t/a the Hotspur Café last inspected?
Megs t/a the Hotspur Café was last inspected on 12 June 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Herefordshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Megs t/a the Hotspur Café?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Megs t/a the Hotspur Café compare to other places in Herefordshire?
78% of the 1,562 rated food businesses in Herefordshire hold the top rating of 5, and Megs t/a the Hotspur Café is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Herefordshire Council inspects Megs t/a the Hotspur Café and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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